Community

The issue of syndicated mortgage investments continues to make news after 1.1 million dollars in fines and removal of licenses from several brokers and associated companies by FSCO. The Canadian Securities Commission is proposing a number of new regulations to…

GTA

As many kids head back to school following March break, police and city officials are launching a campaign to try and keep kids safer when heading to and from school. The “Slow Down Toronto” campaign runs from today through April…

AJAX, Ont. — A man charged in the deaths of a woman and her two teenage children has appeared briefly in an Oshawa, Ont., court. Cory Fenn, his face bloodied and bruised, was arraigned on three counts of second-degree murder…

Canada

Mike MacDonald, a pioneer of the Canadian standup comedy scene, has died. The longtime comedian died on Saturday afternoon from heart complications at the Ottawa Heart Institute, his brother J.P. MacDonald said Sunday. He was 62. MacDonald was a regular…

Amateur scientists in Canada have helped researchers discover a new type of northern lights. The glowing ribbon of purple — and sometimes green — that runs east-west in the night sky has been observed and photographed by aurora borealis chasers…

Nova Scotia has become the first province to ban medically unnecessary cat declawing. The ban — part of a worldwide movement against the practice — took effect Thursday after a three-month education period. The Nova Scotia Veterinary Medical Association decided…

Sports

MONTREAL — Charles Hamelin of Ste. Julie, Que., has won the overal title at the world short trackspeedskating championship. Hamelin won his second gold medal of the three-day meet when he took the 1,000-metre race, then did well enough in…

The Portuguese boss found a new way to share his experience with the world while earning a big paycheck. Jose Mourinho is one of the highest-paid coaches in the world. His contract includes a variety of clauses that earn him…

Business

MONTREAL—Aeroplan parent company Aimia Inc. signalled its future strategy by announcing a partnership with online giant Amazon, that will offer members rewards for everyday shopping with the world’s largest retailer. “This is very much in line with where you will…

The issue of syndicated mortgage investments continues to make news after 1.1 million dollars in fines and removal of licenses from several brokers and associated companies by FSCO. The Canadian Securities Commission is proposing a number of new regulations to…

Politics

In a random sampling of public opinion taken by Forum Poll, among 923 Ontario voters, half (48%) say they disapprove of Doug Ford as leader of the Ontario Progressive Conservatives. One- third (36%) say they approve of his leadership, while…

Entertainment

TAMPA, Fla. — A 38-year-old Cirque du Soleil performer died after falling during a Saturday evening performance in Tampa, Fla., the Canadian entertainment company announced Sunday. The Montreal-based entertainment group said that French aerialist Yann Arnaud fell to the stage…

TORONTO – Canadians with a sweet tooth are in for a treat as Dylan’s Candy Bar has opened its first Canadian location. The U.S. confectionery chain says it now has a store in Terminal 1 at Toronto’s Pearson International Airport….